NRNP 6645 PSYCHOTHERAPY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which concept in Bowenian Family Therapy refers to the ability to maintain one’s own
identity and principles while staying emotionally connected to the family?
A. Differentiation of Self
B. Enmeshment
C. Triangulation
D. Emotional Cutoff
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Differentiation of self is the core concept of Bowenian therapy,
representing the capacity to distinguish between intellectual and emotional processes.
2. In Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), which of the following is NOT one of the four primary
problem areas addressed?
A. Grief
B. Interpersonal Role Disputes
C. Cognitive Distortions
,D. Role Transitions
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Cognitive distortions are a focus of CBT, whereas IPT focuses on
grief, role disputes, role transitions, and interpersonal deficits.
3. Irvin Yalom identified several ‘therapeutic factors’ in group therapy. Which factor involves
the realization that one is not alone in their suffering?
A. Altruism
B. Existential Factors
C. Catharsis
D. Universality
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Universality is the recognition that other group members share
similar feelings, thoughts, and problems.
4. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the ‘downward arrow technique’ is primarily used
to identify what?
A. Automatic thoughts
B. Behavioral triggers
C. Core beliefs or schemas
D. Specific phobias
, Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The downward arrow technique helps patients uncover
underlying core beliefs by repeatedly asking ‘If that were true, what would it mean to you?’
5. According to Minuchin’s Structural Family Therapy, a boundary that is overly restrictive
and results in isolation of family members is described as:
A. Diffuse
B. Permeable
C. Flexible
D. Rigid
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Rigid boundaries lead to disengagement and isolation, whereas
diffuse boundaries lead to enmeshment.
6. Which Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) module focuses on ‘Radical Acceptance’?
A. Distress Tolerance
B. Interpersonal Effectiveness
C. Emotion Regulation
D. Mindfulness
Answer: A
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which concept in Bowenian Family Therapy refers to the ability to maintain one’s own
identity and principles while staying emotionally connected to the family?
A. Differentiation of Self
B. Enmeshment
C. Triangulation
D. Emotional Cutoff
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Differentiation of self is the core concept of Bowenian therapy,
representing the capacity to distinguish between intellectual and emotional processes.
2. In Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), which of the following is NOT one of the four primary
problem areas addressed?
A. Grief
B. Interpersonal Role Disputes
C. Cognitive Distortions
,D. Role Transitions
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Cognitive distortions are a focus of CBT, whereas IPT focuses on
grief, role disputes, role transitions, and interpersonal deficits.
3. Irvin Yalom identified several ‘therapeutic factors’ in group therapy. Which factor involves
the realization that one is not alone in their suffering?
A. Altruism
B. Existential Factors
C. Catharsis
D. Universality
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Universality is the recognition that other group members share
similar feelings, thoughts, and problems.
4. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the ‘downward arrow technique’ is primarily used
to identify what?
A. Automatic thoughts
B. Behavioral triggers
C. Core beliefs or schemas
D. Specific phobias
, Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The downward arrow technique helps patients uncover
underlying core beliefs by repeatedly asking ‘If that were true, what would it mean to you?’
5. According to Minuchin’s Structural Family Therapy, a boundary that is overly restrictive
and results in isolation of family members is described as:
A. Diffuse
B. Permeable
C. Flexible
D. Rigid
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Rigid boundaries lead to disengagement and isolation, whereas
diffuse boundaries lead to enmeshment.
6. Which Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) module focuses on ‘Radical Acceptance’?
A. Distress Tolerance
B. Interpersonal Effectiveness
C. Emotion Regulation
D. Mindfulness
Answer: A
